1996 Audi S6 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
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1996 Audi S6 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | S6 | Insight |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |